<p>A leading national radiology practice is recruiting a Founding Program Director to build and lead a brand-new, ACGME-accredited Diagnostic Radiology residency at one of Indiana's largest and most clinically complex academic medical centers in Indianapolis. This is a true greenfield opportunity — the program holds Continued ACGME Accreditation (granted 2023), seven core faculty spanning all major subspecialties are already in place, and the incoming Program Director will shape curriculum, recruit the inaugural resident class, and define the program's culture from day one. The role carries a $650,000 base salary, a two-year partnership track to physician equity and ownership, and a hybrid schedule of three days onsite and two days remote.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Base compensation: $650,000</li> <li>Generous commencement bonus provided at start</li> <li>Two-year track to physician equity and ownership</li> <li>Hybrid work model: 3 days onsite / 2 days remote</li> <li>Medical coverage: PPO and HDHP options, plus Dental and Vision</li> <li>401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employer contributions</li> <li>HSA and HRA with practice contributions; Flexible Spending Accounts</li> <li>Disability, Life, and AD&D insurance</li> <li>Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays</li> <li>Physician Professional Expense Program (PPE)</li> <li>Virtual Mental Health Coaching and Therapy</li> <li>Financial Wellness Program and Identity Theft Protection</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>200 total annual shifts: 148 clinical reads in the Program Director's subspecialty of choice; 52 shifts dedicated exclusively to program administration</li> <li>75% clinical / 25% academic-administrative split</li> <li>Call structure: minimum every 6th weekend, with variation by subspecialty</li> <li>ACGME Continued Accreditation in place since 2023 — program infrastructure is built; leadership is the missing piece</li> <li>Resident recruitment begins Fall 2026; Match in early 2027; first class starts Fall 2027</li> <li>Program grows from two residents per year to a maximum of eight over four years</li> <li>Seven core faculty already in place covering interventional radiology, musculoskeletal, breast, abdominal, neuroradiology, nuclear medicine, and cardiothoracic imaging</li> <li>Clinically focused teaching program — no research requirement</li> <li>Host institution is one of the largest and most clinically complex medical centers in Indiana, with robust case volume and imaging diversity across all modalities</li> <li>Host campus features: Level I Trauma Center, Comprehensive Stroke Center, Transplant and Burn Centers, nationally recognized children's hospital, and a dedicated Brain and Spine Hospital</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification in Diagnostic Radiology (ABR or osteopathic equivalent) required</li> <li>Minimum three years of experience as a faculty member in an ACGME-accredited program required</li> <li>Documented educational and administrative experience in graduate medical education required</li> <li>Demonstrated ongoing clinical activity in radiology required</li> <li>Eligible for medical licensure in the State of Indiana required</li> <li>Prior experience as a Program Director, Associate Program Director, or Core Faculty member in a radiology residency preferred</li> <li>Track record in curriculum development, resident mentorship, or ACGME accreditation work preferred</li> <li>Fellowship training in any radiology subspecialty preferred</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Indianapolis is Indiana's capital and largest city — a major Midwestern hub that combines the amenities of a large metropolitan area with a cost of living well below comparable coastal markets. The city offers a thriving arts and dining scene, professional sports, nationally recognized children's and academic medical institutions, and highly rated suburban school districts. Indianapolis sits at the crossroads of several interstate corridors, making regional travel straightforward, and the surrounding area provides easy access to lakes, state parks, and recreational opportunities across the broader Midwest.</p>